EVENT ALERT! Love craft beer and craft spirits? Don’t miss this chance to sample some of BC’s best! GLV The Donnelly Group Proudly Presents… On Saturday February 22nd, 2014 the BC Craft Brewers Guild and Craft Distillers Guild of British Columbia will join The Donnelly Group’s own Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar to help…
Parksville Uncorked
EVENT ALERT Don’t miss out on your once-a-year opportunity to savour and sip while you mingle, mix and learn from renowned chefs, sommeliers, vintners and restaurateurs from all over British Columbia. Now celebrating its 6th year, Parksville Uncorked continues to grow into one of Vancouver Islands most popular signature events. The 2014 event will be…
Street Food City at Vancouver Art Gallery Until January 26
Woo hoo! I won 30 days of wraps from Eat Chicken Wraps a few weeks ago. Being the busy gal I am I still haven’t made it downtown to try one yet! Yesterday’s mission was to grab a pal and start the 30 wrap mission. Alas the truck was not there at the time we checked,…
Interview with Lorenzo Loseto George Restaurant Toronto
#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Each year I interview them prior to the challenge and they answer most of my questions. Here is the response from Chef Lorenzo Loseto George Restaurant in Toronto. What was your first food memory? Going to Italy…
lululemon athletica’s SeaWheeze™ half marathon and Sunset Festival registration opens Thursday
This Annual event expected to sell out within one week! I was just told about this event and was thought to myself I sure wish I was still running. I have a million excuses why I am not, among them being too heavy, not having the right sports bra (seriously) and running gear (who knows…
Dine Out Vancouver The Parker
It wasn’t long ago that Vancouverites had very little to choose from for meatless Monday’s let alone all the other days of the week should they choose to not to dine on animal products. Fortunately for vegetarians and for those of us who just love our vegetables and don’t necessarily need meat at every meal,…
Dine Out Vancouver Romer’s Burgers
Dining out at Romer’s never leaves you with an over the top bill (unless you are really ordering up the drinks) and their burgers are well loved throughout the year. However during Dineout Vancouver they’ve gone all out and fa 3 course dinner can be had for $18 and I guarantee you leave severely satiated….
Dine Out Vancouver Campagnolo
Luckily not all Dine Out Vancouver reservations are booked and Campagnolo on Main is one who is still wide open. Not because they’re not worthy of your dining dollars, but because they simply don’t take reservations. They’re in for the $28 menu and after visiting for a sample of what they have to offer, I…
Interview with Chez Martin Ruiz Salvador Fleur de Sel (Lunenburg) Halifax
#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Each year I interview them some questions prior to the challenge. Here is the scoop from Chef Martin Ruiz Salvador Fleur de Sel in Halifax. What was your first food memory? Getting smoked mackerel in my…
Wicked Wahine Islands Night at The Tiki!
EVENT ALERT! Doesn’t look likely that you’ll get to Hawaii this winter? At least you can pretend with tiki cocktails, pupus and hula on January 26, 2014 at the Shameful Tiki room! GLV Upon entering you will be greeted and Lei’d by an authentic Hula girl, followed by an opening cocktail and a set menu…
Interview with Chef Jonathan Thauberger Crave Kitchen Regina
#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Each interview them prior to the challenge and they answer most of my questions. Here is the scoop from Chef Jonathan Thauberger from Crave Kitchen + Wine Bar in Regina. What was your first food memory? Ordering…
House Wine Presents Spain 101
These ladies know their wine and when they will cover the basics of Spain here and a great deal more. GLV She’s hot, she has everything going for her and she begs to be discovered. Blessed with diverse wine regions and an array of indigenous grape varieties, Spain is going through a huge revival. Get…
Interview with Chef Duncan Ly From Yellow Door Bistro
#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Each year I interview them prior to the challenge. Here is the scoop from Chef Duncan Ly from The Yellow Door bistro at The Hotel Arts in Calgary. He’s in Kelowna this year back at it for…
Interview with Chef Brian Skinner from The Acorn Vancouver
#ccc2014 @goldmedalplates Chefs from Canada will meet in Kelowna from February 7-8, 2014 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Each year I send them some questions prior to the challenge. Here is the scoop from Chef Brian Skinner from The Acorn in Vancouver. What was your first food memory? Eating mussels with cream and garlic…
CLOSED #Contest #Win Push Festival 2tics to Jan. 21 L.A. Party/William Shatner Asterisk @goodlifevan
Contest Closed L.A. Party/An Evening with William Shatner Asterisk Phil Soltanoff (New York). Presented by the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival with SFU Woodward’s. TO WIN: “RT to #win #Contest 2tics @PushFestival to Jan. 21 L.A. Party/William Shatner Asterisk @goodlifevan http://ow.ly/sILl5 “ Two one-man shows—with no man. L.A. Party is story telling at its most playful, with low-tech, high-concept effects. In An…
Birds Nest Upcoming Diners
Vegan, gluten and sugar free that actually sounds VERY EDIBLE and delicious. Check out these upcoming dinners from The Birds Nest. GLV Friday January 24, 2014-January Detox Dinner Just because you indulged over the holidays doesn’t mean you have to eat boring and tasteless food! This 5 course meal will make your taste buds dance, guilt-free!…
Good Things to Do January 17 +
Dine Out Vancouver – it’s on! Spend some time online figuring out where you are going to hit up for dine out. I have personally checked out the dishes at Romer’s Burgers, The Parker AND Campagnolo – all fab choices. Bonus with Campagnolo = no reservations. Along with the regular dineout menus there’s also some pretty cool events this week as…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway $1200 Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel Package/Social Shopper DEAL!
CLOSED! Want the #WIN chance to relax in a beautiful Suite at the Pan Pacific Hotel? Kick off 2014 in style and comfort with SocialShopper! Enter to win a fabulous two-night stay at the Pan Pacific hotel right in the heart of downtown Vancouver! The winner will also receive 4 tickets to Fly Over Canada, incorporating…
Hawkers Market
Looking for a way to try some new local food? Hawkers Market is coming up February 8 and is always full of tasty treats, wine and craft beer, and even a DJ. Food trucks are on site should you need more than just a sample. Isn’t it time to restock the cupboards after all the…
Central City Brewers + Distillers Brewmaster’s Dinner
Beer and food pairing 101 and more. An event for beer lovers. GLV Tuesday, January 28 Welcome beer at 6:00pm, first course served at 6:30pm We are excited to welcome award winning brewery, Central City, as host of our first Brewmaster Dinner in 2014! Join us for an evening of beer, food, comparing and contrasting! Executive Chef…
